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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1976
Page
2
A reader puzzle list presents numbered word pair clues and multiple choice fragments. The page shows a COINWORD style quiz with items like beaches benches and labels lapsel and a set of related word options, inviting answers.
The Times Record outlines COINWORD rules eligibility submission deadlines and prize. Entry is open to most except Times Record staffers and relatives. Each week prize 25 dollars, judge final, multiple winners split, no correct solution adds to next week. All entries become property of the paper.
A Roman Catholic nun filed a complaint with the state Human Rights Commission alleging that Mayor Edward Hanna's order requiring supervision for former mental patients using a city park is discriminatory. Sr Barbara Walch led a peaceful demonstration by a dozen ex patients at Edward A Hanna park and seeks federal action to withhold funds until citizens' rights are restored.
Hoosick Falls reports no arrests overnight no car crashes burglaries or disturbances. A local officer jokes residents must move to another town for daily police news.
Ornamentals require essential nutrients with nitrogen phosphorus and potassium playing major roles. Proper soil fertility supports vigorous growth color and overall plant health for flowering varieties and foliage plants.
DOT plans extensive repairs in the Hoosick area with the Hoosic River bridge at Route 7 and 22 intersection as the largest project. Work led by engineer Thomas Fitzgerald and contractor Barry and Bette Contractors aims to finish by September, with additional Route 7 and Route 22 repairs scheduled through the year and temporary one lane traffic controlled by lights.
The sidewheel ferry Alexander Hamilton lies aground at Atlantic Highlands awaiting a tide and funds to restore her. Since 1924 she carried 4,000 passengers on Hudson runs between New York and Albany and last sailed in 1971. Efforts by the Alexander Hamilton Society seek $50,000 to move and begin restoration, with a possible Albany return.
The Agriculture Department through the Soil Conservation Service releases maps showing prime and other farmland in areas facing urban pressure. The initial map covers Peach County Georgia with plans to complete similar county mappings in 46 states this year and extend to about 1,200 counties by 1980.
Hoosick Falls area farmers face a mixed season with good corn prospects and a weak hay year. Cooperative Extension Agent Phil Bemis notes erratic spring weather delayed corn planting but a healthy potential yield if frost does not hit before September 20. Hay value down about 25 percent countywide as farmers shift to silage to reduce weather impact.
Al Goldstein co publisher of SCREW magazine reported to Rensselaer police that his company car was burglarized while parked at the Penn Central lot. Officers found the burglary occurred the evening of July 11 and missing items include a Citizens Band radio valued at 200 dollars and a cassette worth 250 dollars. The car is owned by Z. Eana W Leasing Corp of New York City.
Davenport brothers Albert L. Davenport and Carleton R. Davenport were sentenced by Albany County Court to up to 25 years each after pled guilty to sodomy involving a 13 year old Cohoes girl. They had originally faced rape charges and admitted threatening the victim with a knife on June 1.
A 79 year old former recipient of old age assistance mailed a $5,000 check to Mayor Abraham D. Beame, praising New York’s aid program and explaining it took eight years to act. Beame forwarded the check to the Human Resources Administration on Monday.
Mechanicville Bocci team from the Sons of Italy Lodge nearly reached the finals in Rome New York, losing to a Cleveland squad 16 to 14. Led by James Raucci and featuring Angelo DeCrescente, Richard D'Alberto, Gennaro Bove and Earl Cafararo, the team won both Friday matches and one Saturday before Sunday’s final elimination at the Rome Bowling Center. Fertilizer details note a 10-10-10 mix with 10 percent each nitrogen phosphoric acid and potash.
Gov. Hugh Carey announced St. Lawrence County joined the list for a federal disaster area declaration after the July 11 storm. Canton suffered major public facility damage estimated at 59 000 dollars and private property damage around 150 000 dollars, affecting St. Lawrence University and the State Agricultural and Technical College. Carey had earlier sought aid for Broome Cortland Tioga Tompkins Herkimer Oneida Warren and Washington counties for the same storm.
The second of five weeklong camps runs this week with 100 Capital District 4-H youngsters. Director Ken Ralston greeted campers and介绍ed activities including swimming, woodshop, animal care, weaving and crafts. Local staff from Clifton Park, Troy, Averill Park, Greenwich, Valley Falls, East Greenbush, and Albany assist. Open to boys and girls aged nine to 15. 4-H membership not required. Contact county 4-H office for details.
Rep. Edward Pattison cites a survey showing 82 percent oppose a Cementon atomic plant and 75 percent view it as a health and safety threat. He urges thorough review of atomic energy hazards before expanding its use.
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